We’ve all been there, our school district requires us to keep data notebooks and track weekly assessments. We have quarterly data meetings with our admin to discuss student progress and review student records. Who’s falling behind? Who needs intervention? What’s working and what’s not? It is important to keep track of student data to ensure…
5 Simple Strategies to Teach Elapsed Time in 3rd Grade
If you’ve ever tried to teach elapsed time to 3rd graders, you know it’s one of those math concepts that makes even your most confident students pause. And honestly, who can blame them? There’s AM/PM confusion, the awkward jump across the hour, and figuring out time backward! But here’s the good news: with the right…
Classroom Setup Checklist Every First Year Teacher Needs!
Setting up your classroom for the very first time is so exciting! But, it can also be totally overwhelming. Between figuring out how to arrange your furniture, organizing supplies, creating a space that feels welcoming, and trying to remember all the things your students might need… it’s a lot. That’s where this classroom setup checklist comes in….
